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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
Whilst I didn't find myself hugely invested in this book, I didn't dislike it either, I would say I have a neutral opinion on it. I am glad I've read it but I don't think I would now seek out other works from this author. It would be really easy for me to say I hate the character of Emma Bovary and she was an awful person but I think it's a little more complicated than that. Yes, she is manipulative, adulterous, financially irresponsible, and a whole host of other unpleasant things but there are snippets in the novel that make you pause and question her character. I'm not saying these things redeem her character in any way but they do make you realise there may be a reason why she acts the way she does. I think it was the well-developed, well-written characters that kept me invested in this novel but ultimately it's not for me.
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
bisogna guardare in faccia la triste verità: questo libro non fa per me.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
couldn't focus, was incredibly bored, and i have a bigger stack to address.
I really, really liked this book. The story of Emma made me laugh, made me sad and, in the end, leaved me with an empty space. The complete review will be on my blog, in the not so far future.
Me gustó mucho, mucho este libro. La historia de Emma me hizo reír, me entristeció, y, al final, me dejó con un espacio vacío. Cuando suba la reseña a mi blog editaré esta entrada, con el link.
Me gustó mucho, mucho este libro. La historia de Emma me hizo reír, me entristeció, y, al final, me dejó con un espacio vacío. Cuando suba la reseña a mi blog editaré esta entrada, con el link.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
slow-paced
I read this (English translation) to prepare for my "Rise of the Novel" class. My version includes a lengthy introduction by Raymond MacKenzie, which helped me understand the context.